Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents in Tallahassee

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At Shapiro Law Firm, P.A., our Tallahassee personal injury lawyer knows
how dangerous it can be to ride motorcycles. In 2010, 4,502 motorcyclists
were killed in traffic accidents in the U.S., a slight increase from the
4,469 in 2009. In addition, over 83,000 motorcyclists were injured. Many
of these injuries and deaths could have been prevented if more motorcycle
riders and their passengers wore helmets. Wearing a helmet lowers a motorcycle
rider's risk of fatal injury by 37%. Despite the documented effectiveness
of helmets, many motorcyclists choose not to wear them, especially when
state laws don't require helmet use.

Currently, only 20 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require
helmet use by riders of all ages. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,550
motorcyclists in 2010. And if all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional
706 lives could have been saved.

Motorcyclists Are at Greater Risk

Per vehicle mile traveled in 2010, motorcyclists were about 30 times more
likely than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle traffic
crash and 5 times more likely to be injured. While motorcycles made up
no more than 3% of all registered vehicles in the U.S., motorcyclists
account for 14% of total traffic deaths. In 2010, 35% of all motorcyclists
involved in fatal crashes were speeding, compared to 23% for passenger
car drivers, 19% for light-truck drivers, and 8% for large-truck drivers.

In Florida, Motorcyclists are subject to the same speed restrictions as
other vehicles. All motorcyclists are required to drive at a speed that
is reasonable and prudent.
Fla. Stat. § 316.183.

Any speed in excess of the following speeds is evidence of unreasonable driving:

15 mph approaching a school crossing.

25 mph in a business or residential district.

65 mph in other location.

Let Shapiro Law Firm, P.A. Fight for You

Our Tallahassee personal injury attorney has the experience and skill necessary
to fight for maximum compensation. We believe that if you have sustained
an injury due to another person's recklessness, you deserve compensation
to help with medical costs.

To find out more about how we can assist you, contact us today at (850) 629-7226.
The sooner we start work on your case, the better!

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What we do here is really about you – it's about your injuries…
your rights… and it's about fairness and justice for you. After
20 years in practice in Tallahassee, I'm proud to have provided counsel,
and helped so many people get what they really deserve. At Shapiro Law
Firm, we will always keep the personal in personal injury law."
— Paul A. Shapiro, Personal Injury Lawyer